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The month’s best (and worst) environmental news, along with other stories, science and context you don’t want to miss.

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From the majesty of our feathered friends to the cultural cost of extinction, these new books help us examine the natural world.

Despite their enormous ecological values, new research reveals we don’t understand how most arachnid species are faring right now — or do much to protect them.

We’ve made a lot of strides in whale conservation, but climate change, plastic pollution and other dangers have emerged.

From climate change to wildlife trafficking, these new books tackle the toughest problems of the day, along with vital solutions.